Community

Salvation Army Montgomery County Service Unit will have "Christmas in July" Bellringing. Needs bellringers. To volunteer call Holly: 518-993-2278.

CENTRAL BRIDGE COMMUNITY Vacation Bible School, a shared ministry of Bethany Lutheran Church & United Methodist Church, will be held on July 13-17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Our theme this year is "Outback Games: Hope of Glory - Jesus in You!" Classes will be held at both churches. All children age 3 - grade 6 are welcome to attend. Call 518-868-2868 or 868-4226 for information./pd

FREYSBUSH METHODIST CHURCH, 620 Freysbush Rd is sponsoring a free seminar, presented by Cornell Co-Operative ext., July 18th, 10am-Noon. To reserve a seat call Ray 518-669-2869./pd

ST. VINCENT de Paul Roman Catholic Church, new mass schedule, effective July 4-5, 2009. Saturday Vigil Mass at 4pm. Sunday Mass at 8:30am.

FIRST ANNUAL Carlisle Community Garage Sale, Saturday July 11 with a rummage sale at the Carlisle Presbyterian Church at the corner of Crommie Road and Route 20, from 9am-3pm, with a bag sale at 2pm. Maps for the garage sales can be picked up at the church or at 2749 Hwy Route 20 (1.5 miles east of town highway garage.) The maps are free, and to be put on the map for free, call Colleen Crofts at 518-234-1553./pd

Peggy Kardash Dillenbeck Benefit(Undergoing Cancer treatment) at H.C. Smith Benefit Club, 538 Crum Creek Rd, St. Johnsville, July 11th. Lunch Noon-4pm, Pork roast dinner at 5pm. Band 7pm-11pm, free drafts & drinks, Noon-5pm. Auction, raffles, bake sale and more. For more details call 518-568-2515./pd

JULY 5 AND AUGUST 2, Hamilton Bible Fellowship: Hamilton Street, Hamilton. New building on left past Colgate College. Will hold monthly "Sunday Tunes" get-together for musically inclined. Bring instrument or voice, 1:30pm for refreshments and meet and greet, music follows, 2pm to 4pm. All are welcome.

FREE CONCERT: FRITZ HENRY, Tuesday, July 7 at 7pm, Van Hornesville Village Park, or Community Center if raining, Any questions: (518)-993-5173

FREE CONCERT: FRITZ HENRY, Tuesday, July 7 at 7pm, Van Hornesville Village Park, Community Center if raining, Any questions: (518)-993-5173

Wanted would like to start a DEAF support group for children in the Otsego county area call 607-610-4023

32ND ANNUAL Tri-County Old Time Power Association. Gas engine and tractor show, July 11th- 12th, Fort Hunter, ( 4 miles west of Amsterdam on Rt. 5S. or 5 miles East of Fultonville on Rt. 5S.) Free. Info: Don Bernaski. 518-843-2709./pd

TaeKwonDo Camp

Duanesburg Taekwondo Summer Day Camp Open to Public, Aug 31-Sept 4, 8-5 daily, $125/child - Call Mrs. Abdella at 518-368-1557

GUIDED TOURS of original buildings and cars located at Schoharie Valley Railroad Museum. Sat. - Sun., noon - 4 p.m. Depot Lane, Schoharie 518-827-4680 or 518-295-7505.

CRAFTERS WANTED: Middleburgh Arts & Crafts Festival, July 25, 2009. Contact Middleburgh Arts & Crafts Festival, PO Box 968, Middleburgh, NY 12122 or 518-827-4553.

ATTENTION TOWN OF Carlisle residents. The Carlisle Fire Department Rescue Squad is anxiously looking for new members. Call Jason Herbst. 518-234-3268.

FREE READING HELP for adults. Call Literacy Volunteers of America, Schoharie County 518-234-2576. Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16: Empty Arms Support Group. For parents who have lost a pregnancy, infant or child, 7-9pm, Chenango Memorial Hospital Basement Conference Room 2, 179 North Broad St., Norwich. Information: 607-337-4145.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15: Bariatric Weight Loss Support Group, 6pm-7pm in Chenango Memorial Hospital Basement Conference Room.

MONDAY, JULY 13: Diabetes Self Management Class. First of 3 session program at Chenango Memorial Hospital, 2pm-5pm. Call for more information and to register. 607-334-4079.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8: alzheimer's Support Group. For anyone dealing with Alzheimer's Disease, 7-8pm, Chenango Memorial Hospital Basement Conference Room B. Information 607-336-8789.

THURSDAY, JULY 9: Free Blood Pressure Screening, 9am-10am in Chenango Memorial Hospital Lobby, 179 North Broad Street Norwich.

TUESDAY, JULY 7: Blood Drive, 10:30am-4:30pm. Chenango Memorial Hospital Basement Conference Room, 179 North Broad Street, Norwich. Donors must be at least 18 years old and 100 pounds. Donors receive coupon for Friendly's ice cream. Register for appointment at 607-337-4028. Walk-ins always welcome.

RAW, LIVING and/or Vegan Pot Luck, July 8th/6pm, at The Green Earth, 4 Market Street, Oneonta, NY. Talk on "Supreme health through natural healing" by Nathan Batalion ND. Call 607-267-8901 for more details./pd

SHERBURNE HISTORIC PARK HERITAGE DAYS

SHERBURNE HISTORIC PARK HERITAGE DAYS SATURDAY, July 18, 2009, 10am - 4pm; Civil War encampment, mant other activities. Vendors wanted, no set up fee. Contact Mary at 607-674-5021.

MONDAY, JULY 24: Childbirth classes-first class of 4 class program scheduled evenings from 6-8pm. Call 607-337-4145 to register and for more information.